HR & Talent Acquisition Executive @ Zenith

Exactable; Daman; On-site; INR 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Founding HR role

Equity upside

Cross-functional exposure

Career growth across orgs

Job summary

Zenith, a fast-growing mobility platform in India, seeks its first HR & Talent Acquisition Executive. You’ll own the entire recruitment lifecycle—from sourcing to onboarding—and play a crucial role in shaping the culture and capabilities of a rapidly scaling organization.

You’ll build hiring pipelines, partner with founders, and contribute to payroll coordination and HR processes across operations, tech, and finance. This founding role offers equity upside and broad career growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to work.
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and basic documentation tools.
• Experience managing multiple hiring processes simultaneously.
• Comfort with startup environments and rapid changes.
• Ability to source candidates effectively across multiple platforms.
• Prior HR or recruitment experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Willingness to learn and grow with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute recruitment strategies for roles across operations, tech, finance, and business teams.
• Source and screen candidates from platforms like LinkedIn, Naukri, and Indeed.
• Coordinate interview processes and manage candidate communications.
• Manage onboarding programs for new employees.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and documentation.
• Track attendance, leaves, and HR administration.
• Coordinate with operations to understand staffing needs and timelines.
• Assist in payroll coordination and ensure timely salary disbursal.
• Build hiring pipelines for future growth.
• Create and implement company policies and procedures.
• Handle employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Support office administration and logistics when needed.
• Develop HR dashboards and metrics to track team growth.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organized & detail-oriented

Excel/Google Sheets proficiency

Multi-role recruitment management

Startup adaptability

Candidate sourcing across platforms

HR/recruitment experience (preferred)

Willingness to learn & grow

Tools

ATS

Job description

About Zenith

Zenith is a fast-growing mobility platform transforming urban transportation through innovative cab hailing, self-drive rentals, and smart fleet operations. We're building a seamless ecosystem connecting drivers, vehicle owners, and customers.

We're in our aggressive growth phase and expanding rapidly across multiple cities. Our success depends on building an exceptional team—and that's where you come in.

The Role

As our HR & Talent Acquisition Executive, you're not just filling positions—you're building the team that will define Zenith's culture and capabilities. You'll be the first dedicated HR person in the organization, which means you'll have the opportunity to shape how we hire, develop, and retain talent. You'll own the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding, and play a crucial role in building an organizational culture that attracts high performers.

What You'll Do

• Build and execute recruitment strategies for multiple roles across operations, tech, finance, and business teams
• Source and screen candidates from LinkedIn, Naukri, Indeed, and other platforms
• Coordinate interview processes and manage candidate communications
• Manage onboarding programs for new employees (both white-collar and operational staff)
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and documentation
• Track attendance, leaves, and HR administration
• Coordinate with operations team to understand staffing needs and timeline requirements
• Assist in payroll coordination and ensure timely salary disbursal
• Build hiring pipelines for future growth requirements
• Create and implement company policies and procedures
• Handle employee relations and conflict resolution
• Support office administration and logistics when needed
• Develop HR dashboards and metrics to track team growth

What We're Looking For

• Proactive Mindset: You don't wait for instructions; you identify what needs to be done
• Communication Expert: You're comfortable speaking with candidates, employees, and all levels of management
• Organization Master: You can manage multiple hiring processes simultaneously without dropping balls
• Attention to Detail: You understand that recruitment is as much about documentation as it is about finding people
• Startup Enthusiast: You're energized by change, chaos, and rapid growth
• People Person: You genuinely enjoy understanding what motivates people
• Initiative Taker: You can recommend improvements to hiring processes and implement them

Must-Haves

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented approach to work
• Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and basic documentation tools
• Experience managing multiple hiring processes simultaneously
• Comfort with startup environments and rapid changes
• Ability to source candidates effectively across multiple platforms
• Prior HR or recruitment experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Willingness to learn and grow with the organization

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Background in logistics or operations recruitment
• Experience recruiting for driver/ground staff positions
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements

Why Join Zenith

• Be Founding HR: Shape the culture and policies of a growing organization from day one
• Wear Multiple Hats: While focused on HR, you'll have exposure to operations, finance, and tech
• High Impact: Your hiring decisions directly affect company success
• Career Growth: Move from recruitment to full HR leadership as company scales
• Equity Ownership: Join as a founding member with meaningful equity upside
• Direct Access: Work closely with founders and understand business strategy
• Learning Opportunity: Build HR practices and systems from the ground up

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: ₹18,000-₹30,000/month (based on experience)